Senior Occupational Therapist

South Metropolitan Health Service; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible working

Flexible leave

Location-based allowances

Job summary

The Senior Occupational Therapist role at Fremantle Hospital, part of South Metropolitan Health Service, offers an opportunity to provide high‑quality clinical services across a gerontology caseload and to mentor junior clinicians within a multidisciplinary team.

You will participate in planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating Occupational Therapy services, uphold professional standards, and contribute to research, innovation and continuous improvement across sites.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Occupational Therapist in gerontology.
• Ability to mentor junior clinicians in a multidisciplinary team.
• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical services to a diverse caseload in gerontology.
• Mentor junior clinicians and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate Occupational Therapy services.

Job description

CRVCID 747509 Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career? This recruitment process offers a Permanent Full-Time appointment South Metropolitan Health Service , every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time , we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led . Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.

Position Profile and Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team at Fremantle Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality clinical services, mentor junior clinicians, and play a key role in delivering positive outcomes for clients across a diverse caseload. You will work collaboratively with clients, families, support networks, and healthcare professionals to develop tailored solutions that enhance independence, participation, and quality of life. The successful applicant shall be part of a multidisciplinary team, plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates Occupational Therapy services to patients in the clinical area of gerontology using advanced Occupational Therapy clinical practice skills. Plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care. Practices as a Senior Occupational Therapist and ensures practice is in accordance with the Occupational Therapy professional and registration requirements, standards, codes and guidelines and SMHS policies and guidelines.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Nicole Kingwell, Deputy Head - Occupational Therapy on 08 6152 3071.

About us

Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed specialist hospital delivering high-quality aged care, mental health, rehabilitation, planned surgery and medical services. Supporting the tertiary and quaternary services of Fiona Stanley Hospital, Fremantle Hospital provides a broad range of specialist care across areas including orthopaedics, general and plastic surgery, ENT, specialised hand surgery, ophthalmology, urology, vascular, endoscopy, dental and maxillofacial, and women’s health services.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Employee Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
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Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within SMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.